I have been avoiding this day for weeks now.
I knew it was coming and practically we had everything prepared. The uniforms were stamped, washed, ironed, and hung on tiny wooden hangers ready for selection. The lunchbox had been practised. Various water bottles shaken upside down vigorously to see if they were suitable. Proper shoes bought from Clarks. Canvas shoes bought for the first few weeks when it's still hot and he's wearing shorts. Heels broken down so as not to cut little ankles. Lunchtime discussed. Dinner ladies talked about. Independent toileting has happened. Nose blowing practised. His name written over and over again, trying to correct the misformation of a certain letter which has come from nowhere. Snack time explained.
Tears wiped away in private.
Many tears.
Yet the 2nd of September still happened, just as I knew it always would.
And he is ready for school, and he's excited by it. He needs the social interaction and the challenge. Quite frankly he also needs squashing (and as a teacher, saying that doesn't come easily!).
Good luck my clever, funny, bright and sweet little boy. Enjoy your time at school, make friends but stay true to who you are, share and be friendly but don't be walked over, be polite and kind, be yourself because that it who everyone loves. I love you with all my heart, thank you for letting me guide you these past four years, and here's to the next chapter.
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Oh my goodness! How are YOU?! He looks FINE, full of fun ready for the day (and terribly cute!) By the way I once worked with a chap in his late 20s who had no idea how to blow his nose, so you're one up on him already!
I am struggling this week after working from 8.30-5 for two days; not being there for drop-off and pick-up is very emotionally hard. He's having a great time but is exhausted.
Why is it so hard for a grown man to blow his nose?! Ridiculous!
Aww big hugs to you. I'm dreading just sending z to nursery. I need to go see the nursery next week and I keep putting it off. I'm sure the Boy will be telling you so many stories by now about his exciting day 🙂
I'm sure you won't be alone in that feeling today xxx Glad he's exited, hope it all went really well! Onwards and upwards eh 😉 xxx
awwwww bless him – so cute. good luck to him on his journey through school!
He will be fine and it will make the holidays all that more precious. Although I understand the pain, I go though it every time the holidays come to an end.
A lovely post. He really looks happy. Maybe, just maybe he will make a new friend this week who will be his friend for years and years. Enjoy his happiness.
Lovely post and lovely photo. Hope the first day turned out OK.
Know how you feel it was Little Man's first day today as well.
A lovely post. I hope his first day went well. V goes back to nursery on Monday. We are both very excited!
Wow.. Such a milestone hit.. Well done Mummy. Xx
oh now you have got me started!!! *wipes eyes* i had a crying incident alone when i hung out the washing this morning – i think it was knowing the boy had started today and then i was thinking of you and me in less than 2 weeks time.
ruddy hell – this is a lovely post and he looks so handsome and happy in his uniform – i have to stop now because now i am really cryingx
What a beautiful post – and doesn't he look great. It's an emotional time. Try not to worry too much honey. I'm sure you've taught him everything he needs to enjoy school xxx
Awwww. Big day. Great post. huge hugs.
Aww, he is going to have a blast! The next stage to grow, you have prepared him well. He will love it
he looks ready to go!!! x
awww honey, what a lovely post. I do hope there are fewer tears now being shed honey. sending big hugs and tissues xx
I hope he had a good day. It's almost always harder on the mums.
It's such a big day, but an awesome milestone for him. He'll LOVE it!
Aww huge big hugs honey. He'll love it, but I feel for you. Lovely post x
he is so cute! Big hug to you!
Aww so cute!
I love that photo 🙂 I hope he had a fantastic day, I'm sure he did, and that you also survived xx
Love his cheeky face!
He is gorgeous and will have a fantastic time.
Wipe those tears, you have made a bright strong little boy
Well he seems pretty happy about it! Hope it went well – I'm feeling the same this year as they will all be starting in Spanish school on Monday – terrified!
Aww, he looks pleased as punch! I am glad I had someone else to talk to about the beginning of school. I am still emotional when I think about him being at school.
aha cutie! who cried the most tears, him or you?! It's a big step. I think these first few school years were the most fun though. enjoy them.
Aw, that had me in bits… That is called 'Being a Mum.' There'd be something wrong if you DIDN'T feel like that… and something else wrong if we didn't all empathise!
So beautifully put. He will shine 🙂
…yup!…that's me all teary eyed again!! lovely post and good luck!
Just when I thought I was safely past blubbing about my little boy starting school you're beautiful post has gone and started my tears flowing again. Damn you and your super cute photo! 😉 Hope the Boy had a fantastic day.
Aww it's always difficult! Hope he's settling in well
What a beautiful post and what a beautiful smile your little boy has. I hope that he's loving school and that you're ok.
My little lady started for the first time yesterday and is loving it so far. x
I'm dreading all this school business! Littleman is 2 so still a little while to go. Well done you for managing to keep the tears private!
He looks too cute
Ohh he is so handsome TBaM, love it. Have you accepted now he is a proper school boy? Mich x
Oh my goodness, that's set me off blubbing again! Hope the first week went well and he's starting to settle – he looks so excited in the pic xx
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